Strategic Sourcing Lead — MarTech & AdTech (Contract)

Experis; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis, part of ManpowerGroup, seeks a Contract Sourcing Specialist in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on end-to-end sourcing for Marketing and Public Affairs technology, including MarTech, AdTech, digital media, and related services.

The candidate will lead category strategies, optimize costs, and negotiate complex vendor agreements, including AI-related clauses. This hybrid role offers onsite/remote work flexibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing within marketing technology and digital media sectors.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of managing complex vendor agreements.
• Knowledge of SaaS, consumption-based pricing models, and AI-related contract provisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze and rationalize technology portfolios, identify consolidation opportunities, and support enterprise objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities for Marketing and Public Affairs supplier engagements.
• Develop and execute category strategies across the MarTech stack to optimize costs and mitigate risk.
• Review expiring Marketing and Public Affairs agreements and support renewals or sourcing events.
• Lead all aspects of supplier negotiations, including strategy development, vendor communications, evaluations, and awards.
• Negotiate SaaS and consumption-based models, including AI provisions and data rights.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Vendor management

MarTech/AdTech knowledge

AI contract provisions

Job description

Experis, part of ManpowerGroup, seeks a Contract Sourcing Specialist in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on end-to-end sourcing for Marketing and Public Affairs technology, including MarTech, AdTech, digital media, and related services.

The candidate will lead category strategies, optimize costs, and negotiate complex vendor agreements, including AI-related clauses. This hybrid role offers onsite/remote work flexibility in a dynamic environment.